Lifeguard - Aquatics Specialist 2

About the role

The Aquatics Specialist 2-Lifeguard position at The Salvation Army is responsible for maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the aquatic facility. This role includes providing life-guarding services, responding to emergencies, performing housekeeping duties, and optional water safety instructor duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide life-guarding services.
• Respond to emergency situations and administer CPR/First Aid if necessary.
• Prepare and submit accident/incident reports.
• Participate in In-Service training, orientations, and other staff meetings as requested.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in and around the natatorium, such as hosing, vacuuming, picking up litter, etc.
• Complete applicable reports and make records.
• If approved, teach swim lessons to preschool and school age children, levels 1-6.

Requirements

• Read, write, and speak English to express ideas and communicate effectively.
• Safe aquatics practices.
• Use of aquatic equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Multi-task and follow instructions to complete tasks in a safe and effective manner.
• Interact with individuals using generally accepted business behaviors and standards.
• Use interpersonal skills to deal effectively with others in favorable and unfavorable situations.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Some experience in Customer Service and Aquatics Cleanliness.
• Certification in Lifeguard Training required, from American Red Cross or Ellis & Associates.
• Swim lesson instruction and water exercise instruction are strongly preferred.
• Maintain and keep certifications current.

Skills

• Use of aquatic equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Safe aquatics practices.

Benefits

Qualified individuals will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

Pay

Hourly Wage: $17.98

Schedule

Hours Per Week: 29

Status: Non-Exempt / Part Time